Tag Archives: washington

Tribe v. tribe in Washington state over Spokane casino turf
April 19, 2017
A federally recognized Washington state tribe has sued the federal government in the hope of blocking a rival tribe’s off-reservation casino plans. Last week, the Kalispel Tribe, which has operated the Northern Quest casino (pictured) in Airway Heights in Spokane County for the past 15 years, filed a lawsuit against...
Impractical regulations see Poloniex pulling out of Washington State
April 12, 2017
Digital currency exchange Poloniex is halting its services in the state of Washington. Poloniex customers living in Washington were given a two-week period to close any open orders and withdraw funds from their accounts. Users who fail to withdraw their funds by April 21, 2017, will be required to submit...
US Supreme Court thumbs down tribal casino case hearing
April 4, 2017
There’s no more legal impediment to the opening of the US$510 million Ilani Casino Resort after the U.S. Supreme Court (SC) did not take cognizance of the appeal of opponents challenging the Cowlitz Indian Tribe’s claim over a reservation near La Center in Washington state. The Columbian reported that the...
March Madness? Not under our watch, says Washington state regulator
March 15, 2017
Looks like all are gearing up for the March madness – all except Washington state. The Washington State Gambling Commission (WSGC) warned players trying to find their luck in guessing the final 16 teams in the NCAA to keep their money right in their pockets or they may face consequences....
Valve Corp challenges Washington state to lawyer up or shut up
October 18, 2016
eSports developer Valve Corporation has essentially told Washington state gaming regulators to prove that its facilitating ‘skin betting’ via its online marketplace or else stop grandstanding already. Two weeks ago, the Washington State Gambling Commission (WSGC) issued a statement saying it had warned Valve to “immediately stop allowing the transfer...
Washington State warns Valve Corp to halt eSports skin betting via Steam
October 5, 2016
Gambling regulators in Washington state have ordered eSports game developer Valve Corporation to clamp down on ‘skin’ betting or face the consequences. On Wednesday, the Washington State Gambling Commission issued a statement saying it had warned Valve to “immediately stop allowing the transfer of virtual weapons known as ‘skins’ for...